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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital chosen as Community Fund finalist

RGB Building Supplies has selected the Yealm Ward at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital as a finalist in its Well Built Community Fund and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it’s chosen to receive £1,000 worth of building materials.

The Yealm Ward at the hospital specialises in the rehabilitation of those who have suffered a stroke and patients can be on the ward from anywhere between two and 12 weeks.

The hospital would like to create a therapy garden for use by patients to aid their recovery, and as a welcoming outdoor area for families to spend time in. The...

New Deaf Academy Christmas Jumper Day 2018

Christmas is coming. And for the Deaf Academy who are raising money for their new Academy in Exmouth, this can mean only one thing: a battle of the Christmas jumpers!

Christmas Jumper Day is on Friday 14 December. The ‘EXEmas Jumper EXEtravaganza’ is the first official Christmas Jumper Day for the charity. The new Deaf Academy is under construction at the former Rolle campus in Exmouth and will open its doors in 2020.

The idea is to wear your best festive knit to work - and then make a minimum £2 donation to the New Deaf Academy Appeal. Some groups organise additional...

A million reasons to support special year for The Nello

The biggest fundraising event on FORCE Cancer Charity’s calendar will reach a significant milestone next year – The Nello cycle ride will be 20. In honour of its Italian connections, the 2019 ride on Sunday June 30 has been dubbed Il Ventesimo (The Twentieth).

Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised more than £900,000 for FORCE, which works locally to support anyone affected by cancer, face-to-face and close to home.

It has grown from attracting a field of 90 cyclists in that first year to demand for 2019 expected to outstrip the 1,500...

Magical Exeter money experts turn £50 into nearly £7k for children’s hospice

There is a new team of entrepreneurs topping the 2018 Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) £50 Challenge leaderboard.

Financial experts at Prydis clearly have all the right skills when it comes to maximising investments – a team from the Exeter branch has turned £50 into £6,765 for the charity, which provides respite for families of children with life-limiting conditions throughout the South West.

The team is the latest to take up the CHSW corporate challenge, beating this year’s previous best set by Exeter engineering firm WSP.

And the Prydis team has also set an...

Forging an alliance to improve patient care

Three ambulance services have announced plans to form an alliance to improve efficiency and benefit patient care. Between them, South Western, South East Coast and West Midlands Ambulance Service handle more than 2.5 million 999 calls every year. The three Trusts plan to form an alliance that will see them working even more closely together to deliver efficiency savings to invest in front line services. The alliance expects to deliver savings through initiatives such as the joint procurement of supplies, including equipment and fuel. In addition, the three will work collaboratively to...

Early Christmas present for North Devon club goers

North Devon club goers will be enjoying an early Christmas present – thanks to Stagecoach

The bus company has announced it will be operating night services between Bideford, Barnstaple and Braunton at weekends until December 29.

The new N21 route will run every 30 minutes from midnight until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Stagecoach operations director Paul Clark said: “We had heard from a number of sources in North Devon that there is a real issue when the clubs turn out with the shear volume of people trying to get home.

“We believe there is enough demand...

Armed police to patrol key festive locations across Devon

Police in Devon will be patrolling key locations and events over the festive period and the New Year with support from armed officers.

Officers will be visibly carrying long-armed weapons to help offer further security and reassurance during this busy time of the year.

Head of Alliance Specialist Operations Superintendent Nikki Leaper said: “Similar to last year, police – including our armed officers – will be patrolling busy festive locations and events to offer a high-visibility level of protection to our public.

“I want to reassure the public that there is no...

Electric vehicles dramatically reducing Council's carbon footprint

Electric vehicles are dramatically reducing Exeter City Council’s carbon footprint, the local authority has revealed. More and more of the City Council’s fleet of vehicles are being replaced by electric vehicles. Replacing its diesel fleet is making the city greener and saving the Council money on its fuel bills. Electric pool cars used by staff out and about on official duty, has provided for a massive 75% reduction in CO2 emissions, in comparison to what was produced in 2010. Overall, replacement of the Council’s ageing diesel-powered vans has had a huge impact, cutting carbon emissions...

Tina's 500 Samosa Challenge

Ottery St Mary's 'Samosa Lady' Tina Chauhan-Challis is making 500 samosas from scratch in just 24 hours in an attempt to set a record.

The cooking marathon starts at 6pm during Ottery's late night shopping event on November 30 and Tina is aiming to finish her 500th samosa at 6pm the following day.

She said: "I'm not undertaking this lightly - it's a tough challenge but I'm determined to set the record."

After the event, Tina's samosas will be on sale for £3 each. All proceeds will be donated to a good cause in the town. Tina will need lots of support and is...

Enterprising people set to Transform Ageing across Devon

The Transform Ageing programme is providing funding awards to ten social ventures in Devon – and 16 in total across the south-west – which aim to provide solutions to many of the issues faced by people in later life in the region.

A programme of dance to help prevent falls, a community bookshop staffed by people in later life, and a group day-care service for people with dementia are just some of the Devon-based social ventures to receive funding and support as part of Transform Ageing.

Funded by the Big Lottery Fund, Transform Ageing aims to revolutionise the approach to...

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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital chosen as Community Fund finalist

New Deaf Academy Christmas Jumper Day 2018

A million reasons to support special year for The Nello

Magical Exeter money experts turn £50 into nearly £7k for children’s hospice

Forging an alliance to improve patient care

Early Christmas present for North Devon club goers

Armed police to patrol key festive locations across Devon

Electric vehicles dramatically reducing Council's carbon footprint

Tina's 500 Samosa Challenge

Enterprising people set to Transform Ageing across Devon

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